What are the indications for performing a celiac plexus block?

What are the indications for performing a celiac plexus block?

There are three main indications for blockade of the celiac plexus:

·  Pain from upper gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies, as well as nonmalignant pain. This is the most common reason.

·  To increase blood flow to the splanchnic vessels for cases such as abdominal angina.

·        Dysmotility syndromes, such as with diabetes mellitus or scleroderma, to increase peristalsis in the GI tract.